Nicola Porpora

Nicola Porpora (1686–1768) was a composer and music educator.

Overview

Born at Naples in 1686, died at Naples in 1768.

In detail

training under Gaetano Greco is recorded. Farinelli, Joseph Haydn and Marianna Martines are recorded as having studied under Nicola Porpora. the recorded working language is Italian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Nicola Porpora”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q312788: Nicola Porpora
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